The average train between Leiden and Alkmaar takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leiden to Alkmaar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Leiden and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Haarlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Leiden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Leiden to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Alkmaar is 55.4 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Alkmaar via Haarlem in around 1h 24m.
